US Bridges

I-695 Il over CSXT

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.18 MI N of Chemical RD · Structure no. 300000BCZ507015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,765
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-695 Il over CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 Il over CSXT in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,248 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695 Il
CrossesCSXT
Location0.18 MI N of Chemical RD
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20583, -76.57051
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,765 (2019)
Projected traffic23,248 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-695 Il over CSXT built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-695 Il over CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-695 Il over CSXT carry?

About 21,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-695 Il over CSXT?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 Il over CSXT?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.